Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and antiviral agents. Its chiral hydroxypiperidine core enables selective binding to biological targets, enhancing drug efficacy. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies due to its ability to improve metabolic stability and solubility in drug candidates. Also utilized in the preparation of protease inhibitors and central nervous system (CNS)-targeted therapeutics owing to its favorable pharmacokinetic properties.